Best substrate for pond

[koi]

What is the best substrate for a pond.

[ddaquaria]

I've read a lot about putting rocks in a pond, and if you are doing any fish it was not recommended. Basically it starts of looking nice but once it is covered in algae it will increase your maintenance or just not look very nice. For my troohs I added some large rocks about 12-18" diameter to the ledge. It is the same rocks I use in my troph tanks and it is as easy as pulling out about 12 rocks when I do what to clean.

[armthehomeless]

Agreed. No substrate.

[koi]

Oh since my 2ft pond is pretty shallow i can see the bottom and a black bottom isnt the nicest thing. But if i were to put substrate what would be the best?I dont have to worry about algae i can handle it but im wondering still would be the best substrate?Btw the pond is a preformed liner and its a straight drop

[lilmissruffcountry]

Oh since my 2ft pond is pretty shallow i can see the bottom and a black bottom isnt the nicest thing. But if i were to put substrate what would be the best?I dont have to worry about algae i can handle it but im wondering still would be the best substrate?Btw the pond is a preformed liner and its a straight drop

If you must put a substrate in, which will end up being more fuss and cleaning then anything, I recommend a pre-washed natural peagravel...Although...It makes cleaning a pain in a pond to have anything in the way of the vacuum or scrub brushes. But that JMO...

[koi]

Ok so pea gravel it is.About I make it i keep hornwort and anacharis which im going to plant down

[lilmissruffcountry]

Ok so pea gravel it is.About I make it i keep hornwort and anacharis which im going to plant down

Both those are not good for planting, Hornwort is a floating only, and anacharis can be planted but has to have established roots or it will rot away.

[koi]

OK So what can i plant down that Is hardy andy legal?I like my pond heavily planted For my ghost shrimp and yes my koi do eat them but they keep their numbers up.

[koi]

ANd at pets mart they have the hornwort planted.But ima listen to you and keep it floating

[lilmissruffcountry]

ANd at pets mart they have the hornwort planted.But ima listen to you and keep it floating

Water sprite, pennywort, Najas(floater will send roots eventually), mini water lillies, other floaters include frogbit, salvinia, duckweed...as for surrounding the pond, or planting a larger plant in a pot..elephant ear plants are great..I have some small starters if you want to try any.

[koi]

Omg frogbit has such pretty flowers but at fish and pets they sell them 3 dollars a piece how fast do they multiply.And about the mini water lilies.I think i have one not so sure it may just be a regular lilie but i have this lilie thats unpotted and floats around and yes it does have the little seed like thing and there are roots

[koi]

Frogbit looks like mini water lilies and have flowers right?If they are how fast do they multiply?

[tcuduc]

so this is a water garden and you will have some koi in there?

how many gallons?

suggest you put some sarasa or other goldfish in there if you want to keep fish. koi have specific needs.

if you want to keep healthy koi, do not put the gravel in there. not only is the gunk that builds up a mess to clean up, but the anerobic bacteria that reside in the gunk is what will cause your koi to be sick/die.

[koi]

Oh ok i guess no gravel then.

[koi]

So can anyone answer my question about frogbit?